our commitment to
sustainability
Hop is committed to upholding the highest standards of sustainability practices. Our goal is to always have a positive impact on both the environment and the communities we visit, ensuring we all get to keep hopping around this beautiful world for years to come.
we only have one planet
Our little company doing things differently isn’t going to reverse climate change, but we also don’t want to be contributing to the mess. The world is more than a touch chaotic at the moment. It seems like everywhere we turn there is a coral reef or an animal disappearing, a river system or ocean being clogged, a rainforest gone or just some humans behaving badly towards each other.
We can’t just sit by.
giving back
Every Hop program has an opportunity for you to give back. Built-in so you can opt-in. We know that a wild pack of study abroad students being dropped into a community has an impact, so let’s ensure that the net result is a positive one. The projects are intentional and designed in collaboration with host communities to be what they need, instead of what we need to feel good.
Our own operations are constantly under the microscope for ways to do better, from meat-free days to public transport to the paper we don’t use. No plastics ever and on Wednesdays we wear pink, actually, let’s make that green.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our students are welcomed, recognizing that our experiences are held on their ancestral territories. We deeply respect and honor the enduring cultures and significant contributions of all First Peoples, past, present, and emerging.
open for all
And as we know, sustainability goes beyond just the physical environment, so our programs are designed with access and equity in mind. Let's be real, what’s the point of a fantastic study abroad experience if it’s out of reach financially? With Hop, you get all the perks of those pricier programs at a price they can't beat. Our mission is to positively impact both the environment and the communities we visit, ensuring we can keep exploring this beautiful world for years to come. Your Hop Guide can provide details on all our initiatives and practices, and if you have suggestions for improvement, we’d love to hear them.